What is the severity of CVE-2008-2312?

CVE-2008-2312 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive passwords in cleartext.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2312?

To fix CVE-2008-2312, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version where this vulnerability is patched.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2312?

CVE-2008-2312 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11.

What information can be exposed by CVE-2008-2312?

CVE-2008-2312 can expose PPP passwords stored in a world-readable file.

Who can exploit CVE-2008-2312?

Local users with access to the affected system can exploit CVE-2008-2312 to read the sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-2312

medium

4.9

CWE

255

16/9/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2312

First published: Tue Sep 16 2008(Updated: )

Network Preferences in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 stores PPP passwords in cleartext in a world-readable file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.4.11
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.11

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2312?
CVE-2008-2312 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive passwords in cleartext.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2312?
To fix CVE-2008-2312, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version where this vulnerability is patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2312?
CVE-2008-2312 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11.
What information can be exposed by CVE-2008-2312?
CVE-2008-2312 can expose PPP passwords stored in a world-readable file.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-2312?
Local users with access to the affected system can exploit CVE-2008-2312 to read the sensitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2312?
CVE-2008-2312 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive passwords in cleartext.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2312?
To fix CVE-2008-2312, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version where this vulnerability is patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2312?
CVE-2008-2312 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11.
What information can be exposed by CVE-2008-2312?
CVE-2008-2312 can expose PPP passwords stored in a world-readable file.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-2312?
Local users with access to the affected system can exploit CVE-2008-2312 to read the sensitive information.